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Preface | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Author and Contributor | |
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Introduction | |
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Assessment | |
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The Role of Assessment in Coaching | |
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Stages of Change | |
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A Brief History of Psychological Assessment and Psychometric Instruments | |
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Assessment Methods for Coaches | |
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Confidentiality in Assessment | |
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What to Evaluate | |
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Discussing the Results | |
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Feedback and Goal Setting | |
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Overarching Assessment Questions | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Developmental Psychology and Adult Development | |
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Temperament | |
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Freud's Psychosexual Stages | |
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Jung's Contributions | |
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Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development | |
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Erikson's Psychosocial Stages | |
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Attachment Theory | |
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Stages of Adult Development: Gould and Levinson | |
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Moral Development | |
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Implications for Coaching | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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The Psychodynamic View | |
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Usefulness | |
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Theoretical History and Basics | |
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What Motivates People? | |
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The Role of Fantasy | |
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The Unconscious at Work | |
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Core and Related Concepts | |
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On Theory and Application | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Behavioral Concepts | |
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History: From Rat Mazes to Cubicles | |
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Usefulness in Coaching | |
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Basic Principles | |
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Using a Behavioral Approach to Coaching | |
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Myths and Misconceptions | |
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Strengths and Weaknesses of the Behavioral Approach | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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The Person-Centered Approach | |
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Historical Background | |
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View of Human Nature | |
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Basic Characteristics and the Core Premise | |
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The Process: Therapeutic Goals | |
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The Therapist's Function and Role | |
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The Relationship between Therapist and Client | |
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Basic Ingredients of Executive Coaching | |
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Rogerian Applications to Coaching | |
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Strengths of the Approach | |
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Limitations | |
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Coaching Examples | |
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The Future of Genuineness, Acceptance, and Empathy | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Therapy | |
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Case Example | |
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The Theory | |
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History | |
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Philosophical Basis | |
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Coaching with Cognitive Approaches | |
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Imagery | |
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Application | |
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Application: Barney Revisited | |
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Strengths and Weaknesses of the Approach | |
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Limitations | |
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Packaging Cognitive Therapy | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Family Therapy and Systems Thinking | |
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Family Therapy and Business | |
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Background and History of the Approach | |
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A Review of the Basics | |
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Useful Ideas for Coaching Intervention | |
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Applications | |
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Strengths | |
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Weaknesses | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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The Existential Stance | |
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History and Background | |
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Key Ideas | |
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Six Core Concepts for the Executive Coach | |
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Ten Existential Guidelines for the Executive Coach | |
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Strengths and Weaknesses of the Existential Viewpoint in Coaching | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Social Psychology and Coaching | |
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A Brief History | |
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The Power of the Situation | |
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Field Theory | |
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Cognitive Dissonance | |
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Groupthink and the Abilene Paradox | |
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Schemas and the Effects of Expectation | |
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Lessons in Leadership | |
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Emotional Intelligence | |
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Cooperation and Competition | |
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Interpersonal Influence | |
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Similarity and Other "Like" Factors | |
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Compliance | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Hypnotic Communication | |
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Influence and Resistance | |
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Hypnosis and Communication | |
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Principles and Attitudes | |
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Hypnosis without (Obvious) Trance | |
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Final Thoughts | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Emotional Intelligence | |
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History | |
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Popularity | |
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Models of Emotional Intelligence (EI) | |
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Assessment of Emotional Intelligence | |
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Criticisms, Issues, and Challenges | |
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What Is a Coach to Do? | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Lessons from Athletic Coaches | |
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Common Themes | |
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Nuggets | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Coaching Women | |
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What Coaches Need to Know | |
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How Coaches Can Help | |
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What Organizations Can Do | |
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Summary | |
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Note | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Psychopathology and Coaching | |
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Traits versus Pathology | |
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The Mentally Healthy Person | |
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Pathologies | |
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What Is a Coach to Do? | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Leadership | |
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Overview and Various Starting Points | |
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Classic Historical Leadership Studies | |
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Modern Leadership Theories | |
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Good and Bad Leadership | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Workers, Managers, and Leaders | |
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Differences among Workers, Managers, and Leaders | |
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The "Modern" View | |
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The Coach's Opportunity | |
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The Roles That Coaches Play | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Ethics in Coaching | |
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Professionalism | |
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Scope of Practice | |
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Two Different Cultures | |
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Areas of Similarity | |
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Areas That Are Unclear | |
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Other Areas in Question | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Making the Transition | |
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The Business Culture and the Profit Motive | |
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Presentation of Self | |
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Marketing and Sales | |
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Mixing Relationships | |
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Contracts and Business Arrangements | |
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Conclusion: Be Exceptional | |
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References | |
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Recommended Readings | |
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Index | |